Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be traveling next month to Australia/New Zealand. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good brands in either country that are worth looking at/potentially picking up. I've done a bit of research, but it doesn't really seem as if either country has a big watchmaking network, so I'd appreciate any tips you all may have. Thanks in advance.

Ralph

Does anyone have recommendations for reliable dealers of vintage Omegas? I am looking for one for a 60th birthday gift for a family member. I want to reduce the risk of buying a lemon so would prefer somewhere that offers a warranty and prefer US based to avoid tariffs.

Thanks!

So I don't have to. Incredible amount of watch for the money I would guess 9 grand takes this. I want it off my Chrono Wishlist so its stops haunting me.

https://www.chrono24.com/rogerdubuis/la-monegasque-chronograph--id44072044.htm

Hi All,

I noticed Fed seems to be a fan of Brooks Brother's polos. I was wondering if anyone else on here is a bit of a clothes horse. Brooks Brothers make up the majority of my wardrobe anymore with a spattering of other brands- isaia, kiton, fort belvadere. Here's a shot of my Breguet, a kiton shirt, and a brooks brothers jacket. Looks like my Tundra needed some gas too.

I am thinking of adding an alarm watch to my collection. The closet thing I currently have is a Christopher Ward Bel Canto, which isn’t an alarm watch, of course, but got me curious.

Does anyone have experience with any of these or any other recommendations:

• JLC Memovox or some older alarm function JLCs with alarms - Master Compressor or Amvox
• the modern version of the Vulcain cricket
• Breguets with an alarm. There appear to be older versions of the Marine or a Classique that also has a dual time function
• Tudor Advisor

These are obviously very different types of watches with different prices but I am still exploring. I know that reliability is a big issue with alarms as servicing can be very expensive.

Any thoughts on the above or other suggestions?

For years, I’ve been trying to win one of the MB&F M.A.D. Raffles. This year I finally won the watch just came. It is very cool and very fun. I didn’t realize that I would have to cut the strap in order to size it. Obviously, it’s a very funky watch and I have about 30 watches already so I’m very selective about ones that I’ll actually wear .. This one is obviously finding funky and cool to show your friends at a watch meet but there are other things I would like to add as well… once I cut the strap obviously it’ll be harder to sell so the question becomes cut or not cut?

Gold watches have a painful price tag these days, but holy moly...

Breguet hands and numerals,

a pulsometer with both black and red,

blued hands on a beautiful white dial!

Wow! This one has me thinking twice about my next watch!

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-specialities-museum-51653395009001

Hey Fed, got a chance to watch the livestream and it was great. Want to piggyback off the questions around watch values and Panerai. I have the PAM00512 with box and papers, which is the 42mm, manual wind, more “dressy” watch that was limited to 2000 pieces. I love this watch, it’s beautiful, but one of those pieces that looks better in the box than on my wrist. I’d love your opinion on this model and what is a fair selling price.

I’d love to learn more about some really good independent watch brands that are out there. There are so many and I’d love to add an independent piece to my collection around the $5k range. Any good value brands in this price range?

Is there any way to get an omega 2024-2025

Ref: 220.32.41.21.03.001

Hey Guys,

Just a little recap on how the marketplace works. Useful info for new members and founders alike. Please give it a watch.

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Anyone else enjoy shooting? Handguns, Long guns . . . just wondering.

Here’s another watch I was excited to inherit from my father in law. it’s a Piaget Polo Quartz from the 1980s and I want to get it back into working order for my wife. It’s pretty spectacular to hold in person. Model is 861 C 701.

Rather than try to open the case back, I’m also going to take it to a repair guy in Minneapolis. Hoping it just needs a new battery. Should I have him do anything else to get it in working order or should the message be that ‘less is more’?

Again, never taken a vintage watch to have it repaired or serviced so would love any advice! Thank you!

I was fortunate to inherit this watch from my father in law and just love it. Some basic research tells me it’s a Movado Calendograf / Triple Calendar from the late 1930s to 1950s. That’s about all I know about it so feel free to let me know if you see something else!

It’s not in great shape so I’m taking it to a watch repair guy here in Minneapolis to see what he can do. I’ve never done this before so any advice would be great on what I should have the repair guy do or not do (polish? replace anything? clean?).

I’m excited to see if we can get this working again!

I had this moonwatch for about 3 years now and I never wear it. It has nearly no scratches on it aswell. What is a realistic price to ask for ?

Curious to hear any insights into year-specific watch quests. Do you do this? Or do you simply focus on watches you’d love to own and the year doesn’t matter?

My focus has shifted from hunting the latest cool releases to securing year-specific watches to mark great moments. It’s one reason why I’m excited to join this group. I’ve enjoyed watching Fed’s content and know he comes across a ton of cool watches across many brands and years.

Goal is 5 watches:

1974 birth year. Hunting a 1675 Pepsi or a Patek but very open-minded on this one.

2004 wedding year. Hunting a specific watch I’ve wanted my entire adult life: Daytona 116520 white dial. Cliche yes, but I just have to have one. I’ve found several opportunities in the $25k range but have been advised that this watch can be found for $20k so the hunt continues!

2006 first born. Secured a 14060 Sub no date, 2-liner. Matches my son’s personality to the letter. My first Rolex and it's perfect, can’t get enough of this watch. Excited to pass it down someday.

2008 second born. Still searching the perfect watch to match his personality. Eyeing a Milgauss but not locked in. Would love to diversify beyond Rolex but still searching for the right watch.

2025 was a huge milestone year and will be something big but in no hurry.

These are all expensive and specific hunts so it does limit me a bit. I’ve been picking up some cool microbrand watches under $2k to help get my fix in the meantime (Farer, Kuoe, Zelos).

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to keep you guys updated. Fedex has been massively disrupted this week (weather). We have many dozens of watches stuck in Memphis that are destined for the marketplace. We will work as quickly as possible to get them up once they arrive.

Fed

I just discovered that for one year, Omega made their own version of the Reverso. To small for my wrist but pretty damn cool collectible peice:

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/omega-reverso-equinoxe--id44273641.htm

Hey guys - I know I'm way overdue on this but our first Livestream

will be this Sunday. To access just go to Livestream in the top menu

and go the the page and we'll see you there.

If you can't make it for any reason the replay will be posted in the

Knowledge Vault.

See you there!

Thank you for doing this Fed!! I have always wanted to ask you this question. I know the first rule of watch collecting is to buy what you like. But, what are some watches you tell people to dodge? Like if they break a lot or service cost does not match the value of a watch, ect. Thank you for your input.

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